The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore

3.88 AVERAGE

emrache's review

4.0
There are a lot of feelings in this book, and it tugged on my heartstrings. If it had centered around anything other than a book group and book lovers, I probably would have simply rolled my eyes and suffered through it. But as it is, I totally lapped up every last emotion and sentiment.

I received a free ARC in exchange for this honest review.

rlm2022's review

3.75
emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

muleau's review

5.0
emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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phoenix_nevermore's review

4.5
hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

mggrvrs's review

2.0
I wish I’d counted how many times the author used the phrase “wax poetic”….

patriciainnewmexico's review

5.0
***** The Lonely Hearts Book Club was a wonderful story about a book club started when an librarian was concerned about one of her patrons. It was told from the point of view of the various characters, which I usually enjoy and this was no exception. The chapter by Arthur was especially wonderful. There was a bit of romance, which I'm usually not into, but it worked for this book. Recommend.

nathanblue76's review

3.0
emotional funny lighthearted sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

ohiotubagal's review

I hated the old man character and it was such a reach to think the librarian would quit her job for him.

kgliebe's review

2.0
“Library people were weird.”

My favorite quote. Being a library person, having worked in a library for years, I proudly claim that truth. But this book was not one I will be shouting about from the roof tops and suggesting quickly to people to read. It was pulling teeth to get me to read this. It’s a cute little read about a group of people, lonely in their own ways, who come together and form a book club as they do life together. It’s a light-hearted read, but not one that captured my attention.

juju984's review

4.0
A wonderful story. I enjoyed this one. Couldn't help love the part Anne of Green Gables played in the book. ❤️